What kinds of homes are in Helena, MT?
Helena, MT has 16,591 (±297) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 966 homes per square mile of land.
51.5% are detached single-family houses.
21.5% are in buildings of two to four units.
17.5% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 16,591 (±297)
- Detached houses
- 51.5%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 21.5%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 17.5%
Homes in Helena by building size
| Building type | Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 51.5% (±3.2 points) | 66.0% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 3.8% | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 14.7% (±2.4 points) | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 3.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 8.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.2% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 3.5% (±1.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Helena, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Lewis and Clark County (8.8%).
It is also higher than in Montana (9.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Helena
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | — | 17.5% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Helena West Side | 4.5 mi | 4.6% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Helena Valley West Central | 4.7 mi | 0.4% (±1.5 points) | Lower |
| East Helena | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
| Montana City | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 8.6 mi | 0.7% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Clancy | 10 mi | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Helena West Side, MT (4.6%), Helena Valley West Central, MT (0.4%), East Helena, MT (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Lewis and Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | 17.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 | Helena West Side | 4.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 3 | Helena Valley Northeast | 0.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 | Helena Valley West Central | 0.4% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | East Helena | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Helena Valley Northwest | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Helena Valley Southeast | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Helena
How many homes are in Helena?
Helena, MT has an estimated 16,591 (±297) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Helena houses or apartments?
51.5% are detached houses and 5.8% attached houses, while 39.0% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Helena?
21.5% of homes in Helena are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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